King University will be offering its Information Technology bachelor’s degree this
summer at the University’s Knoxville campus at The Village at Hardin Valley at 10950
Spring Bluff Way in Knoxville, Tenn.

“We are excited to offer Information Technology for the first time as a degree option
for the East Tennessee region,” said Mona Salyer, director of recruitment for Graduate
and Professional Studies Online Programs (GPS) at King University. “With curriculum
patterned after guidelines recommended by the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM),
King’s Bachelor of Information Technology (BTech) program offers adults a high quality
undergraduate degree providing the management and frontline system support skills
needed to become successful IT professionals.”

The BTech program prepares graduates to design effective and usable IT-based solutions
and integrate them into the user environment; use and apply current technical concepts
and practices in the core information technologies; analyze, identify and define the
requirements which must be satisfied to address problems or opportunities faced by
organizations or individuals; identify and evaluate current and emerging technologies
and assess their applicability to address the users' needs; and analyze the impact
of technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal
and policy issues.

Graduates will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of best practices and
standards and their application, as well as demonstrate independent critical thinking
and problem solving skills, collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating
personal initiative and group cooperation, and communicate effectively and efficiently
with clients, users and peers both verbally and in writing, using appropriate terminology.

Offered at King’s Bristol campus since 2008, the BTech degree program is also now
offered online.

“King’s GPS program is tailored to reduce the challenges facing the adult learner.
Time and access is often a barrier for students to finish their degrees,” Salyer added.
“By offering classes in convenient locations, one night per week, the working adult
may obtain his or her BTech degree in as little as 16 months and open the door for
professional advancement.”

“King provides a learning experience that allows students to receive that training
while working to provide for their families,” said Micah Crews, assistant vice president
for Enrollment Management Graduate and Professional Studies Online Programs. “We
are significantly impacting the adult population of the region by giving the student
access to affordable high quality degree programs that fit into their schedules.
These adults are staying in the region, contributing to the economy, and raising the
caliber of the workforce. In turn, this benefits the region's economic and workforce
development.”

For more information about King’s GPS degree options available or financial aid opportunities,
call the King College Office of Admissions at (800) 362-0014 or email admissions@king.edu. Applications may also be submitted online at apply.king.edu.

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King University is a Presbyterian, master's-level comprehensive university. Founded in 1867 as King
College, the University offers more than 90 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees
and concentrations in fields such as business, nursing, law, medical and health sciences,
pharmacy, digital media, education, and humanities. Graduate programs are offered
in business administration, education, and nursing. A number of research, off-campus
learning opportunities, and travel destinations are also available. King University
is a NCAA Division II and a Conference Carolinas member with 25 varsity athletic teams.
For more information about King University, visit www.king.edu. King University does not discriminate against academically qualified students of
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Richlands, VA 24641.